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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.36, 134.13 and 48.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.36, 134.13 and 48.86 is: 73.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.36 : 134.13 = 48.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.36/134.13 = 48.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.36x = 134.13 × 48.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.36x = 6,553.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,553.59/89.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.34

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